Gluten-Free Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
• ¾ lb lean ground beef
• ½ cup minced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 (28 oz) cans marinara sauce (we use @raoshomemade)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 ½ tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 12 pre-cooked lasagna noodles (we use @jovialfoods brand for gluten-free)
• 16 oz ricotta cheese (Use @kitehillfoods for dairy-free)
• 1 egg
• ¾ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced (Use @miyokoscreamery or @violife_foods for dairy-free)
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Use @violife_foods for dairy-free)

1. Using a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, minced onion, and garlic, until browned
2. Stir in the sauce and Italian seasoning.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste and two tbsp chopped parsley. Turn heat to low and simmer the sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. In a small mixing bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and some salt.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F
6. Assemble lasagna: Using a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, -First layer: 1 ½ cups meat sauce -Second layer: arrange precooked noodles over meat sauce to cover -Third layer: spread ½ of ricotta mixture over noodles -Fourth layer: top ricotta mixture with a third of mozzarella cheese slices -Fifth layer: Spoon 1 ½ cup meat sauce over mozzarella and sprinkle with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese- Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
7. Cover with aluminum foil (spray foil with oil spray to prevent it from sticking to the cheese) and bake for 25 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Let lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!!